Revati Nakshatra — Meaning, Deity, Traits & Padas

Revatī means 'wealthy', 'prosperous' or 'abundant', from rayi, 'wealth'. It conveys nourishment and safe passage.

About Revati

Revati is the twenty-seventh and last of the zodiacal nakshatras, spanning Meena 16°40′ to 30°00′ at the end of Pisces. Its traditional junction star is Zeta Piscium, a faint star which in ancient Indian astronomy marked the end of the sidereal zodiac. Mercury is its Vimshottari lord and Jupiter rules the sign. Venus is exalted at Pisces 27°, within Revati.

Revati is a mridu (soft) nakshatra and one of the eleven classical marriage stars. It is favoured for travel, house-warming, wearing new clothes and ornaments, music and the arts. Its last pada ends at the Pisces-Aries junction and is gandanta, so births there traditionally receive a shanti. It is the final star of the Panchaka period.

Traditional characteristics

Revati natives are described as prosperous, well-built, gentle, brave and pure, with a kind and generous nature. They are said to be creative, protective of the weak and fond of travel. Over-sensitivity and gullibility are noted as weaknesses. Art, music, travel, social work and caring for animals are traditionally associated with this star.

These descriptions reflect traditional beliefs recorded in Jyotisha literature. Astrologers read the birth nakshatra together with the whole horoscope, and these attributes are not scientific findings.

Deity and mythology

The deity is Pushan, a solar Aditya who protects travellers and herds, finds lost cattle and guides souls on their journey. Pushan knows all paths and is invoked for safe journeys. His nourishing, guiding nature makes Revati auspicious for travel and transitions.

The four padas of Revati

Each pada spans 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa (D9) sign. Revati holds padas 105 to 108 of the 108 in the zodiac.

1. Pada 1: Dhanu (Sagittarius) navamsa — Meena 16°40′ – 20°00′; navamsa lord Jupiter, emphasising idealism, learning, dharma and a philosophical outlook. Name syllable: De.
2. Pada 2: Makara (Capricorn) navamsa — Meena 20°00′ – 23°20′; navamsa lord Saturn, emphasising discipline, ambition, responsibility and patient effort. Name syllable: Do.
3. Pada 3: Kumbha (Aquarius) navamsa — Meena 23°20′ – 26°40′; navamsa lord Saturn, emphasising independent thinking, humanitarian ideals and group endeavour. Name syllable: Cha.
4. Pada 4: Meena (Pisces) navamsa — Meena 26°40′ – 30°00′; navamsa lord Jupiter, emphasising compassion, imagination, devotion and spiritual inclination. Name syllable: Chi. This pada is vargottama (rashi and navamsa coincide), traditionally considered a strengthening placement.